Category: Nature > Iberian Lynx
District: Beja > Mértola > São João dos Caldeireiros
The Iberian Lynx Interpretation and Observation Centre is located in the serene locality of São João dos Caldeireiros, within the vast municipality of Mértola, in the heart of the Beja district. This area, rich in natural landscapes and biodiversity, is part of a territory of recognized environmental importance. The choice of this strategic point is directly associated with the presence and reintroduction efforts of the Iberian lynx, an emblematic feline, allowing visitors an immersion in an environment where this wild animal can find its natural habitat.
This centre plays a fundamental role in the conservation and dissemination of knowledge about the Iberian lynx, one of the most charismatic and threatened species on the planet. It is a space dedicated to understanding its world, where knowledge about its history, habits, the delicate habitat where it strives to thrive, and the complex conservation programs aimed at ensuring its long-term survival is deepened. The Interpretation Centre invites exploration of this feline's life cycle, revealing the crucial importance of its existence for the balance of ecosystems in the region.
Complementing the interpretative aspect, the Centre features an observatory, designed to offer the possibility, albeit rare, of spotting the Iberian lynx in its natural environment. The existence of this observatory highlights the distinctiveness of the surrounding region, which stands out as one of the areas in Portugal where the Iberian lynx has managed to establish itself in the wild. The experience at this location invites patience and quiet contemplation of the landscape, reinforcing the value of each encounter with wild life and the untouched beauty that nature offers us.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.61626701716589, -7.788848462882594
Coordinates DMS: 37°36'58.6"N 07°47'19.9"W
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